Paul Gosar, Congressman from Arizona, has sent a letter to US President Barack Obama calling on the U.S. government to support Azerbaijan, state news agency Azartac reported.

The congressman said Azerbaijan is a reliable ally and important strategic partner of the USA, adding the country remains committed to its partnership with Washington despite being located in a volatile region. He hailed Azerbaijan`s contribution to combating international terrorism, restoring stability in Iraq and Afghanistan and ensuring Europe`s energy security.

The congressman noted that Azerbaijan effectively used its oil revenues to rebuild its economy, reduce poverty from 50 to 6%, increase GDP and become an important trade partner of the USA in the South Caucasus.

Congressman Gosar also praised the traditions of tolerance in the country.